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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.41, 867.76 and 503

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.41, 867.76 and 503 is: 753.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.41 : 867.76 = 503 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.41/867.76 = 503/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.41x = 867.76 × 503
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.41x = 436,483.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,483.28/579.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.32

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